Jason Flatt
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Nuclear Throne’ Retains Its Reign (XSX)
Published 9/10/2021
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / Vita / XONE / Switch - 12/5/2015
Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is an action roguelike-like by Vlambeer about mutants fighting their way through a post-apocalyptic world. The radioactive waste in the world allows mutants to get ahead by mutating new limbs on the fly, the abundant availability of powerful weaponry make the quest to become ruler of the Wasteland one fraught with peril.
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- Vlambeer
- Publisher
- Vlambeer
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Critic avg
81
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 81 across 15 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1009 reviews · 60%
80–893 reviews · 20%
70–792 reviews · 13%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Mitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Nuclear Throne - Fans Of Enter The Gungeon Should Check This One Out
Published 4/9/2019
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalCasey Gibson
Nintendo World ReportNuclear Throne (Switch) Review
Published 3/24/2019
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95
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Nuclear Throne Review
Published 3/20/2019
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95
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalSimon Fitzgerald
Push SquareReview: Nuclear Throne (PS4)
Published 1/8/2016
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlexander Chatziioannou
Hardcore GamerReview: Nuclear Throne
Published 12/27/2015
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseNuclear Throne PS4 Review
Published 12/21/2015
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Tack
Game InformerNuclear Throne Review — Fast, Fun, And Frustrating
Published 12/16/2015
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Score
75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalChloi Rad
IGNNuclear Throne Review
Published 12/16/2015
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Devore
DestructoidReview: Nuclear Throne
Published 12/15/2015
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